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Frequently Asked Questions
Burning within a village limits
Burning within a village is regulated by village ordinance, check with your village clerk.
Are permits required?
Burning Permits are required from Jan 1 to June 1 whenever the ground is not snow covered.There is no burning on Sundays and Holidays.
What are the hours I can burn?
Once you have received a burn permit the hours of burn are from 4:00pm until midnight. Fire must be supervised at all times.
Are opened fires banned?
We will update if a burning ban goes into effect. The DNR will advise you at the time burning permit is issued.
Where are burning permit available?
The annual burning permit can only be obtained at a DNR Ranger Station or by designated Emergency Fire Warden. See website at www.dnr.wi.gov/forestry/fire or by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN for more information
Carbon Monoxide, What you need to know
You can find information on Wisconsin's New Carbon Monoxide (CO) Law by clicking here
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